We address social, economic, technical, health and safety, and environmental challenges in diverse architectural, construction, development and planning projects in urban and regional contexts. We use human-centred thinking and critical perspectives to engage stakeholders in the design and innovation of the built environment.
Our strengths in data analysis, design thinking and strategic planning are used to solve problems, improve efficiency, manage change and implement innovative processes at different phases of the design, construction and development process.
Courses
We're preparing students for successful careers as architects, planners, designers, analysts, and construction managers, helping build and understand emerging urban spaces.
Our research
Explore some of the advances our researchers are making across an exciting range of disciplines in architecture and the built environment.
See all our research or explore our highlighted projects below.
Smart cities
This research group focuses on developing urban systems that are sustainable and balanced in societal, economical and environmental impacts. Their research includes investigating better preparing for disasters, such as floods, optimising stormwater management and technological disruption, such as artificial intelligence.
Reef restoration and adaptation program
The program aims to provide reef managers and decision-makers with an innovative toolkit of safe, acceptable and cost-effective interventions in conjunction with best-practice reef management and the reduction of carbon emissions.
ARC Value in Operations
This research aims to develop a novel and cohesive whole-of-procurement decision-making framework for financing, design, construction, operations and maintenance of schools to advance educational outcomes per total cost of new school facilities.
Design Lab
As our world gets increasingly complex, volatile and uncertain, we need ideas, innovative collaborations and imagination – the ability to reshape what is and conceive, create, and design things that don’t yet exist. We provoke, challenge and question the status quo, with our vision and mission to reimagine and redesign the future.
Building 4.0 CRC
Building 4.0 CRC is an industry-led research initiative co-funded by the Australian Government. The CRC aims to develop an internationally competitive, dynamic and thriving Australian advanced manufacturing sector, delivering better buildings at lower cost and the human capacity to lead the future industry.
Centre for the Environment
We bring research, government, industry and community together to create real-world solutions to the most pressing environmental challenges. We aim to deliver ground-breaking fundamental and applied research that conserves and restores environmental systems and ensures the sustainability of natural resources in our natural, production and built landscapes.
Our facilities
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Our people
Our staff collaborate on projects that lead to real-world impact and help shape the future.
News and events
Future starts now for first-years
First-year students Kennedy Meddows, Jasmine Butler and Zoe Madden are starting university with an added advantage after getting to know QUT while at high school.
QUT experts - The Great Barrier Reef
The Great Barrier Reef, the world's largest coral reef system, is one of the world's seven natural wonders, a UNESCO World Heritage Area, and can be seen from outer space.
Picture-perfect day at our 2024 QUT Open Day
QUT opened its two beautiful campuses in inner Brisbane to thousands of people on July 28 for the university’s 2024 Open Day.
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